Asked about Arian Foster’s carry limit Monday night, Kubiak joked that he’d set it at “42.” “I’ll tell you what, he looks really good,” Kubiak said. “He’s come a long way. I’ve been impressed with his wind, his conditioning. It’ll be the first time he’s been hit – that’s just part of it – but […]
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Although only three weeks have passed since he underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage in his knee, Pro Bowl left guard Wade Smith hasn’t ruled out playing in the season-opener against the Chargers Monday night. But Smith pointed out the decision might not be his to make and so far he hasn’t discussed his […]
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Texans coach Gary Kubiak wouldn’t rule out rookie receiver DeAndre Hopkins for Sunday’s third preseason game against the Saints and he also said veteran left guard Wade Smith could possibly return for the regular-season opener against the Chargers. Hopkins suffered a concussion early against the Dolphins Saturday night. Kubiak said he’s in “phase one” of […]
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Pro Bowl Texans left guard Wade Smith underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday morning to repair damage to his knee suffered in a collision during practice last week. With Smith out for an undetermined length of time, Ben Jones becomes the starter at left guard. That means two second-year players figure to be flanking Pro Bowl center […]
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Left guard Wade Smith didn’t practice last week because of a knee injury that also kept him out of the Minnesota game. Smith, who was replaced in the lineup by second-year veteran Ben Jones, wasn’t at today’s practice. “We’re re-evaluating his situation today,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Obviously, he banged knees, had his knee swell […]
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Texans left guard Wade Smith left the morning practice with what appeared to be a bruised knee. Smith, coming off his first Pro Bowl, starts between tackle Duane Brown and center Chris Myers. All three went to the Pro Bowl after last season. “He got dinged a little bit, so we took him inside,” coach […]
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